Abraham Schöpfer

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Mucius Scaevola before King Porsenna, by Abraham Schöpfer (National Museum of Sweden)

Abraham Schöpfer (fl. 16th century) was a German Northern Renaissance painter.[1]

His best known work is probably Mucius Scaevola before King Porsena, from 1533, a scene based on Roman legend from the time of the birth of Rome (around 509 BC).[2]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Abraham Schöpfer". National Museum of Sweden. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 25 June 2014.
  2. ^ thehistorianshut (2020-12-14). "Mucius Scaevola before King Porsena, By Abraham Schöpfer (c. 16th century)". The Historian's Hut. Retrieved 2021-04-07.